Portsea Back Beach

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Portsea Back Beach


A long expanse of picturesque sand
Back Beach Road
Melbourne, VIC 3944
+61 3 5987 3078 (Mornington Peninsula Tourism)
The best waves are often found to the west of the surf lifesaving club. Beware though, the rips here are very dangerous, as former Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt found out in the 1960s, when he disappeared while taking a dip. If you can get there on mid-tide and there is a south-westerly swell with a north-easterly wind, you will find yourself in some pretty good conditions. The beach is quite long, but also very popular with holiday-makers and groups of teenagers. If the area near the surf club is too busy, a short walk will bring you to a less crowded spot.

Review © 2009, Wcities
Portsea Back Beach photo by Alex Hallatt
Portsea Back Beach Photo: Alex Hallatt
Portsea Back Beach photo by Jess Johannessen
Portsea Back Beach Photo: Jess Johannessen
Portsea Back Beach photo by Victoria Armytage
Portsea Back Beach Photo: Victoria Armytage
Portsea Back Beach photo by Laina Sheers
Portsea Back Beach Photo: Laina Sheers
Portsea Back Beach photo by Cláudia Raquel Esteves
Portsea Back Beach Photo: Cláudia Raquel Esteves

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